Month: November 2006

Given September 22, 2006The dictionary defines code as: “Any set of standards set forth and enforced by a local government agency for the protection of public safety, health, etc., as in the structural safety of buildings (building code), health requirements for plumbing, ventilation, etc. (sanitary or health code), and the…

November 22, 2006As we head into the holiday season beginning with Thanksgiving, I thought the other day, “What is the first thing you think of when someone says, Thanksgiving?” I’m sorry to say, for me, I guess it would be… food. Ask yourself that question and ask a few people…

Given October 10, 2006My wife and I were touring Monticello with our first son years ago and he was squeeling, laughing, and being a typical happy one year-old. I know it was beginning to distract the others and we needed to cut our tour short and get out. In addition,…

Given November 11, 2006How many times have you been in trouble, gone through a hard time, or just felt the pressure pushing you down? You know, it doesn’t have to be something bad; it could just be the many things you’ve got going on in your life. Too many things….

Special Edition – November 11, 2006Yesterday, my oldest son who had been blogging for the conservative political scene in Virginia for two years at Commonwealth Conservative, hung it up to spend more time with his family. As a father, it makes me proud to know what my boy has accomplished…